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    220402-N-TT639-1635 [Image 4 of 17]

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    A large U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship is photographed head-on while underway at sea under overcast skies. The flight deck is active with personnel and aircraft visible, including what appears to be at least one F-35B or similar stealth aircraft on deck. The vessel displays characteristic features of a Wasp-class or America-class LHD/LHA amphibious assault ship.

    PACIFIC OCEAN

    04.02.2022

    Photo by Seaman Christopher Sypert 

    USS Tripoli (LHA 7)

    220402-N-TT639-1635 PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 2, 2022) – Amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) steams through the Pacific Ocean while conducting flight operations as part of the U.S. Marine Corps’ Lightning carrier concept demonstration. VMFA 211is embarked aboard Tripoli as part of the U.S. Marine Corps’ Lightning carrier concept demonstration. The Lightning carrier concept demonstration shows Tripoli and other amphibious assault ships are capable of operating as dedicated fixed-wing carrier platforms, capable of bringing fifth generation Short Takeoff/Vertical Landing aircraft wherever they are required. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Sypert)

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    Date Taken: 04.02.2022
    Date Posted: 04.04.2022 20:24
    Photo ID: 7125609
    VIRIN: 220402-N-TT639-1635
    Resolution: 714x1000
    Size: 403.28 KB
    Location: PACIFIC OCEAN

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